WhiteBallProject / Sat 19 Jul 25 : Carlton v Ilkeston : pre-season friendly : ko 3pm

**Posted by Matchman** 14/7/2025 10:28 AM

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Carlton Town : Is this Nottinghamshire's friendliest football club?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gYo88a6fGs

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**Posted by Alex** 14/7/2025 5:03 PM

One of them places where I never have to go again

**Posted by Matchman** 16/7/2025 2:18 PM

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Carlton finished 7th in the tough NPL East Division last season (2024-25).
Their record was: P42, W20, D11, L11. F69, A 55, Points 71.
They lost only 4 of their 21 home matches. Nat Watson was top scorer with 14 goals

The season before, (2023-24), they made the playoffs finishing 5th before losing to Stockton Town.
Alex Hardwick was top scorer with 12 goals.

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**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 1:46 PM

We're here after a long Taxi ride.
Quite a number of Ilkeston supporters have braved the weather.
It's only light drizzle at the minute as we approach kickoff time.
The stand is located behind the goal so not the best view.

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**Posted by Chuckle** 19/7/2025 1:52 PM

Is AJ Greaves Injured?

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 1:55 PM

Chuckle wrote:
Is AJ Greaves Injured?

I've heard he wont be available for a while

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 1:59 PM

The grass pitch looks in good condition but the lines aren't very clear probably because of the rain

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:01 PM

We're off...... Ilkeston are defending my end

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:10 PM

Good defending by Tom Marshall as he nicks the ball off Carlton's No 9. Carlton corner. header goes wide. Good brave save by Wharton at the feet of N0 9. strong start by Carlton. 0-0. 10 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:15 PM

Brandy fouled on the run. I think it's Fox with an injury after an awkward landing. He's left the field.
0-0. 15 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:17 PM

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1. Dylan Wharton 2. Callum Minkley 3. Sam Parker 4. Matty Thornhill (c) 5. Tom Marshall 6. Tyler Whyle 7. L'Varn Brandy 8. Connor Dixon 9. Robbie Fox 10. Colin Daniel 11. Dylan Youmbi.

12. Jason Law 13. Harvey Kirby-Moore 14. Sam Essien 15. Jordan Stevens 16. Jamie Walker 17. Logan Green 18. Dorian Sulkowski (T) 19. Favor Osaghae (T) 20. Deondre Pascoe (T) 21. Mitchell Leivers

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**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:22 PM

Free kick to Carlton in good position after foul by Parker. Parker then blocks the free kick. Brill save by keeper from Brandy. Ilkeston corner but nothing from it. 0-0. 22 mins .......and we have a drinks break

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**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:30 PM

Good defending by Whyle. Good effort by Dixon is just wide. GOAL CARLTON Shot goes in off the post.
0-1 28 mins.

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:38 PM

ilkeston corner - Thornhill to take. Parker on the end of it but his effort is wide. Sam Parker is injured now. It's a full blooded game. Parker is back on now. Thornhill is seeing plenty of the ball. Another Carlton corner and the shot is very close - just too high. 0-1. 38 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:44 PM

Fine save by Wharton keeps it 0-1. Carlton are worth their lead. 0-1. 44 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:46 PM

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Half time. Carlton 1 Ilkeston. 0

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 2:56 PM

So much for the heavy rain forecast. No sign of it here at the moment.

Carlton have had the better of the first half and deservedly lead.

Hope to see some Ilkeston goals at my end in the second half.

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**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:01 PM

We're underway again with some changes.....

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**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:06 PM

Four changes as the second-half gets underway.

Jason Law, Sam Essien, Jamie Walker, Jordan Stevens ON

Matt Thornhill, Connor Dixon, Dylan Youmbi, L’Varn Brandy OFF

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**Posted by Alex** 19/7/2025 3:07 PM

Only 2 shots on goal so far

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:13 PM

Ilkeston free kick on edge of area. Walker to take. It's on target but keeper makes a diving save.
Goal Carlton. 0-2. 55 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:18 PM

There was a bust up following the goal. Don't know what that was about. Steven is brought down as he nears goal. Carlton defenders don't mess about. 0-2 62 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:29 PM

It's been a poor show from Ilkeston so far this half. Carlton keeper hasn't been tested. Favor wins a corner.
Ilkeston shot takes a deflection but goes wide. 0-2. 73 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:36 PM

Walker gives Stevens a chance but Carlton keeper is too good. Bit better by Ilkeston just now. Walker header goes wide. 0-2. 80 mins

**Posted by Matchman** 19/7/2025 3:46 PM

Poor back pass nearly gifts Carlton another goal. Ilkeston scramble ball away. Another Ilkeston back pass intercepted and we get away with it again. Carlton are very phisical and they've dominated the game.
Full time : Carlton. 2. Ilkeston. 0

**Posted by pezamb** 19/7/2025 4:29 PM

Worst Ilkeston performance I've ever seen

Luckily I live close by and could get away early

Based on the three pre-season games I've seen, I'm worried for this season... Can't see where the goals are going to come from

**Posted by kevilsonlad** 19/7/2025 4:57 PM

Well put it this way .... The cheese burger with onions was very nice .

The match ...... No comment

**Posted by pezamb** 19/7/2025 6:19 PM

kevilsonlad wrote:
Well put it this way .... The cheese burger with onions was very nice .

The match ...... No comment

We, stupidly, ate lunch before we came out... So missed out on a decent burger even!

**Posted by kevilsonlad** 19/7/2025 7:01 PM

Took my grandson to his first away game today . Mmmm I don't think he will want to go to another... Lol
I said to him before the game that there should be quite a few goals today . How wrong was I ..

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**Posted by Trowell Nicky** 19/7/2025 7:10 PM

Not good today. For those who can remember the Wimbledon team of the 80s with Vinnie Jones, that was Carlton. Big, physical, high tempo, don't give you a second on the ball. Very, very physical, lots of challenges on the limit. Boy, they don't take prisoners. Hope Robbie Fox is not seriously injured, looked to be in a lot of pain when he went off. Taken to A&E apparently. Felt like Carlton were treating it like a league game. And we simply couldn't cope. It's back to the days of being worried every time a ball comes into our box. Difficult to find positives to take from the game, although Matt Thornhill is clearly a class act, skilful, and he got stuck in, as did Sam Parker. You get all sorts of different tests in a season, and this was an excellent test. Big learning curve from today, certainly lots for Deaks to think about.